In this in the lab episode I go over the setup process for my new home lab.  I recently got a full height fully enclosed 4-post rack that prompted me to rethink my whole network setup.  I recorded several videos throughout this build that are linked below.
VMware User Group:
VMUG
YouTube Videos:
Home Lab: 4-Post Network Rack Planning
In the Lab: 4-Post Rack Completed
In The Lab: 4-post Installing Equipment
In The Lab: Using A Keystone Jack
In The Lab: Basic Network Cable Testing








New rack

Post adjustments
Give space for network cables
New location
Patch panels


Lowering power usage

$30/month to $15/month
~200 watts without G6 server


3x HP Elite 8300 Ultra-Slim Desktop

16GB
500GB SSD
ESXi 6.7
Single NIC
Page allocation error

Disable UEFI


Enable Virtualization Technology


vCenter Appliance 6.7

10GB RAM


Server 2019 1806

Desktop Experience and Core


Windows 10 1903

 

Final Thoughts

Use for server 2019 testing
DevOps Testing, PowerShell & Ansible
Building a local AD/Exchange environment to test Office 365 hybrid configuration and migration

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